In brief: Blessing of the Athletes, high school reunions and more in Pine, Richland

Gibsonia church to hold Junque Sale

Bakerstown United Methodist Church in Gibsonia will hold a Junque Sale flea market and grab and go breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30. Proceeds benefit BUMC mission projects.

For more information, call 724-443-3184.

Perry Highway church to hold Blessing of the Athletes

A Blessing of the Athletes will be held April 23 at Perry Highway Lutheran Church. Athletes of all ages and abilities — from backyard frisbee players and round-the-block walkers, bike riders and swimmers to more experienced athletes such as 5K runners, marathoners, triathletes and professionals are welcome.

If possible, please bring a donation of a child’s bicycle helmet. They will be donated to the local United Way, which does a Bike Build event every summer to put underserved children on bikes. The helmets would go with the bikes and be handed out at the event.

Participants are asked to arrive between 1 and 1:25 p.m. Parking is available in the Nextier Bank Parking lot beside the church or across the street in the UPMC Children’s Medical Center parking lot. Masks are required.

The blessing will occur in the church parking lot at 1:30 p.m. by Pastor Tara Lynn. For directions, visit Phlc.org. The first 50 athletes will receive a gift bag.

Class of 1970 and ’71 reunion planned for Aug. 12-14

Pine Richland High School classes of 1970 and 1971 are holding a long overdue, combined reunion for their 52nd and 51st years Aug. 12-14. For more information, email Don Bost at debo1379@gmail.com for the class of ’70 and Bonnie Adler for the class of ’71 at bonjeanadler@gmail.com. The website to register to attend for both classes is richlandrams1970reunion.com.

Hampton Presbyterian potluck dinner tonight

On Maundy Thursday, April 14, a potluck dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by a worship service in the sanctuary at 7 p.m.

Last names beginning A-K should bring a main dish or casserole, and last names beginning with L-Z should bring a salad or vegetable dish. No desserts. Drinks, plates and silverware will be provided.

The Good Friday prayer vigil begins at noon April 15 and continues through 9 a.m. April 16. A sign-up sheet for hourly prayer blocks is in the greeting area. Pastor Ted and Pastor Ryan will lead the Good Friday worship service at 7:30 p.m. with the choir. The worship service will take us from Communion (The Last Supper) through the Crucifixion. Come to dark Gethsemane and kneel at the foot of the cross.

On Easter Sunday, April 17, there will be three in-person worship opportunities. The 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service will be at the Firepit, at the left side (east) of the church and lower parking lot, and just into the woods. The 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services will be in the sanctuary.

The church is at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia. For more information, call the church office at 724-443-3201 or visit hamptonpresbyterian.net.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. All professional women are welcome to visit at no cost. To find out more, visit www.wbninc.com.

Upcoming meetings include:

Cranberry Chapter will meet at 7:30 a.m. April 21 in Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. For more information, contact Suzanne Sekula at 412-889-7738.

Pittsburgh North Chapter will meet at 9 a.m. April 15 in Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park. For more information, contact Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

Wexford Chapter will meet from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. April 26 at Omega Federal Credit Union, 10455 Perry Hwy, Wexford. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.

Criders Corners Chapter will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. April 14 and 28 at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road in Cranberry Township. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cilik at 724-772-5593.

Beaver Chapter meets virtually at 7 p.m. April 18. For more information, contact Lynda Zelesnak at 724-601-2084.

Virtual Chapter holds meetings via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. April 20. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 610-547-0004.

Class of 2011 reunion

Pine-Richland High School’s Class of 2011 will hold its 10-year reunion (delayed because of covid) on May 28 at Narcisi Winery. Cost is $75 per person and includes a buffet dinner, drinks cake and more. All payments are due by May 7. Join the Facebook group Pine-Richland Class of 2011 Reunions for more details and the latest updates. Email questions to Jen Ryabyy (Rausch) at jmr5938@gmail.com.

50th class reunion

The Penn Hills High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on Oct. 6, 2023, from 5 to 11 p.m. at Futules Harmar House in Harmarville. Classmates should email Joanna Papa Ogden (joanneogden@comcast.net) or Connie Hall Hannan (con.hannan@gmail.com) with their current email address and contact information.